AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoImmigration Crackdown: Malaysia’s PM Anwar Ibrahim ordered tougher action against foreigners misusing visitor and student visas to run businesses, with Immigration, police, tax, customs and local authorities set to intensify enforcement. Corporate Leadership: SIRIM Bhd appointed Nik Sazali Nik Hussin as president and group CEO, effective immediately, as part of leadership reshuffle. Banking Tech: Azerbaijan’s Bank ABB rolled out voice-enabled AI assistants to all customers after a beta, enabling tasks like transfers and card blocking/reactivation. Energy & Youth: Bapco Energies opened applications (June 15) for its NBH Future Energy Leaders scholarship and career program, with public information sessions ahead of the deadline. Higher Education: University of Bahrain and RCSI Medical University of Bahrain signed an MoU to expand teaching, research and faculty development. Cybersecurity: Google warned of an extortion campaign targeting US firms via invoice-themed emails and voice phishing. Markets Watch: India stocks slipped mid-session amid Middle East tensions and oil moves; telecom shares were mixed, with Tata Teleservices among notable decliners. Sustainability: Qatar aims to shift 35% of factories to circular economy practices by 2030.
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